1.The Current Issues and Thoughts on the Empowerment of Famous Doctors' Experience Inheritance by Artificial Intelligence
Xiaochen JIANG ; Fudong LIU ; Chuanlong ZHANG ; Yi LI ; Qian SHEN ; Bo PANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(7):710-715
In the context of the modernization of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the inheritance of the experiences of famous doctors faces significant challenges due to its complex nonlinear characteristics and dynamic evolution. There are still issues in the current inheritance system, such as the homogenization of talent cultivation models, lack of standardized mentoring practices, and monotonous evaluation method, which hinder the systematic inheritance and innovative development of famous doctors' experiences. Based on a systematic review of the current state of artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted inheritance of famous doctors' experiences, this study explores innovative pathways for deep integration of modern information technologies with famous doctors' experiences from key dimensions, including data authenticity assurance, interdisciplinary collaboration mechanisms, and the establishment of dynamic inheritance standards. It proposes a paradigm shift in the inheritance of TCM famous doctors' experiences in the AI era, aiming to build a new TCM inheritance system of "digital intelligence empowerment and cross-disciplinary innovation", providing theoretical support and practical pathways for the inheritance of famous doctors' experiences in TCM.
2.Traditional Chinese Medicine Prevents and Treats Parkinson's Disease Through Mitochondrial Autophagy: A Review
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(5):331-339
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurological degenerative disease with a high clinical incidence, unclear etiology, and incurability. The main pathological features of PD are the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the midbrain substantia nigra and the formation of Lewy bodies. At present, the anti-parkinsonism drugs used in clinical practice have problems, such as decreasing efficacy and severe toxic side effects in the late stage of the disease. Mitochondrial autophagy is a self-regulation mode in which cells automatically remove damaged and aging mitochondria to maintain mitochondrial homeostasis. It is generally believed that the degree of mitochondrial autophagy is weakened in PD state, and this process mainly progresses through the ubiquitin-dependent pathway, non-ubiquitin-dependent pathway, and α-Synuclein-mediated mitochondrial autophagy pathway. Abnormal accumulation of damaged mitochondria will cause further damage to nerve cells and accelerate PD process. Therefore, restoring the mitochondrial autophagy balance, reducing the excessive accumulation of abnormal mitochondria, and reducing the damage of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra are particularly important for the treatment of PD. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has definite effect in the clinical prevention and treatment of PD, and studies have been carried out targeting the intervention of mitochondrial autophagy. A large number of studies have confirmed that single herbs and compound prescriptions of TCM can relieve nerve function defects and delay degenerative changes of nerve cells by restoring the balance of mitochondrial autophagy, thus playing a role in the treatment of PD. This paper systematically summarized the regulatory mechanisms of mitochondrial autophagy in the pathogenesis of PD and the influences of active ingredients from single herbs and compound prescriptions of TCM on mitochondrial autophagy. Furthermore, this paper explored the pathogenesis of PD and the basis of the therapeutic role of TCM through the intervention of mitochondrial autophagy, providing references for promoting the application of TCM in the prevention and treatment of PD.
3.Differentiation and Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting with Traditional Chinese Medicine Based on the Theory of "Yin Qi Descends,While All Yang Qi Ascends"
Borun LI ; Bo PANG ; Yi LI ; Qian SHEN ; Yuwei WANG ; Run YAN
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(11):1173-1177
This paper discussed the differentiation and treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in traditional Chinese medicine, based on the theory of "yin qi descends, while all yang qi ascends” from Inner Canon of Yellow Emperor (《黄帝内经》). The core pathogenesis of CINV is attributed to chemotherapy-induced injury to the middle jiao (焦), resulting in the separation of yin and yang and loss of their mutual communication. Acute and explosive CINV is often characterized by "all yang qi ascends", with stomach yang constraint transforming into fire, and qi counterflow leading to vomiting, which can be treated by unblocking stomach yang, draining fire and scattering the counterflow, with Huoxiang Zhengqi Powder (藿香正气散) and medicinals of clearing function. For delayed cases, which are often due to "yin qi descends", and the accumulation of turbid yin obstructs and constrains the deficient yang, the treatment should focus on promoting qi flow to eliminate turbidity, unblocking and boosting yang qi, and Chengqi-series Formulas (承气类方) or Xiao Banxia Decoction (小半夏汤) can be considered. Refractory and anticipated cases usually involve stomach-kidney deficiency and zang-fu (脏腑) organs disharmony, making yin and yang difficult to restore balance, for which the treatment should focus on nourishing both the stomach and kidneys and harmonize the zang-fu organs, with formulas such as Fuzi Lizhong Decoction (附子理中汤) or Xiaoyao Powder (逍遥散) modified as appropriate.
4.Modern Expanded Application of Ancient Classic Formulae from the Perspective of Syndrome‑Formula Ontology Reconstruction
Guibin WANG ; Sijie LIN ; Zihan LIU ; Bo PANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(12):1251-1257
As the core carrier of the inheritance and innovation of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the modern expanded application of classic formulae is an inevitable trend for TCM to adapt to the changes in disease spectrum and achieve academic development. However, several challenges remain, including the vague definition of syndrome-formula ontology between ancient and modern times, the insufficient adaptability of the evidence grading system, and the disconnection between theory and clinical practice, having severely restricted the precise application and standardized development of classic formulae. Based on the current status of the modern expanded application of classic formulae, and grounded in the core theory of formula-syndrome correspondence in TCM, this paper constructs a theoretical framework of "syndrome-formula ontology reconstruction". The framework systematically expounds its core connotations, theoretical foundations and practical logic, and further clarifies the reconstruction direction of the TCM-specific evidence grading system by taking correspondence between formula and syndrome as the core, constructing a multi-dimensional and integrated evaluation framework, and adhering to the orientation of clinical application. The ultimate goal is to form a theoretical paradigm characterized by "syndrome-formula ontology reconstruction-evidence grading reconstruction-precise clinical application", thereby providing theoretical support for the digital inheritance, evidence-based development, and modern application of classical prescriptions.
5.Exploring the Application of "Cleaning Spleen and Restoring Defensive Qi" Method in Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer based on Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Abnormal Accumulation
Chuanlong ZHANG ; Mengqi GAO ; Yi LI ; Xiaochen JIANG ; Songting SHOU ; Bo PANG ; Baojin HUA
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(1):30-33
The abnormal accumulation of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) can promote the initiation and progression of pancreatic cancer, which is considered a potential therapeutic target for this disease. The Miraculous Pivot·Inquiry About Statement (《灵枢·口问》) have recorded the concept of "defensive qi stagnation". Based on the recognition that the function of defensive qi is similar to the immune function of neutrophils, and combining traditional Chinese medicine theory with clinical practice, it is proposed that the abnormal accumulation of NETs may be a pathological product of "defensive qi stagnation", with the spleen being the critical site of pathology. Further exploring the application strategy of cleaning spleen and restoring defensive qi method in pancreatic cancer treatment, it is proposed to employ three approaches such as dredging method to eliminate spleen stagnation and inhibit pancreatic cancer proliferation, cleaning method to remove spleen dampness and suppress the inflammatory micro-environment, and tonifying method to strengthen Weiqi and to improve the immune microenvironment, which aims to provide new insights for the clinical treatment of pancreatic cancer with traditional Chinese medicine.
6.Pathogenesis and Treatment Strategies of Tumor Angiogenesis Based on the Theory "Latent Wind in Collaterals"
Zhenqing PU ; Guibin WANG ; Chenyang ZHANG ; Yi LI ; Bo PANG ; Baojin HUA
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(2):139-144
This article combined the pathogenic characteristics of "latent wind" with the theory of collateral diseases to clarify the pathological features of tumor blood vessels, including their active proliferation, high permeabi-lity, and promotion of metastasis. The theory framework of "latent wind in collaterals" as the tumor mechanism was proposed, which suggests that at the site of tumor lesions, the collaterals inherit the nature of latent wind to grow excessively, adopt an open and discharge nature to leak essence, and tumor toxins, characterized by their rapid movement and frequent changes, spread and metastasize, driving the progression of malignant tumors. Focusing on the fundamental pathogenesis of "latent wind in collaterals", specific clinical treatment principles and methods centered on treating wind are proposed, including regulating qi and dispelling wind, clearing heat and extinguishing wind, unblocking collaterals and expelling wind, and reinforcing healthy qi to calm wind, so as to provide references for enhancing the precision of traditional Chinese medicine in treating malignant tumors.
7.Updates and amendments of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2025 Edition (Volume Ⅰ)
LI Hao ; SHEN Mingrui ; ZHANG Pang ; ZHAI Weimin ; NI Long ; HAO Bo ; ZHAO Yuxin ; HE Yi ; MA Shuangcheng ; SHU Rong
Drug Standards of China 2025;26(1):017-022
The Chinese Pharmacopoeia is the legal technical standard which should be followed during the research, production, use, and administration of drugs. At present, the new edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia is planned to be promulgated and implemented. This article summarizes and analyzes the main characteristics and the content of updates and amendments of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2025 Edition(Volume Ⅰ), to provide a reference for the correct understanding and accurate implementation the new edition of the pharmacopoeia.
8.A Case Report of Jansen-de Vries Syndrome Caused by PPM1D Gene Mutation and Literature Review
Mei XUE ; Bo PANG ; Xiaoqian ZHANG ; Ziyu GAO ; Bo ZHOU ; Zhixin ZHANG
JOURNAL OF RARE DISEASES 2025;4(3):355-360
Jansen-de Vries syndrome, also known as intellectual developmental disorder with gastrointestinal difficulties and high pain threshold, is a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by multisystem involvement. This article reports the case of a young child who presented with global developmental delay, gastrointestinal dysfunction, intellectual disability, and short stature. Distinct facial features included a broad forehead, low nasal bridge, thin upper lip, and widely spaced and misaligned teeth. Additional phenotypic findings involved small hands and feet, as well as digital anomalies. Through whole-exome sequencing (WES) and copy number variation (CNV) analysis, a pathogenic variant was identified in the
9.ResNet-Vision Transformer based MRI-endoscopy fusion model for predicting treatment response to neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in locally advanced rectal cancer: A multicenter study.
Junhao ZHANG ; Ruiqing LIU ; Di HAO ; Guangye TIAN ; Shiwei ZHANG ; Sen ZHANG ; Yitong ZANG ; Kai PANG ; Xuhua HU ; Keyu REN ; Mingjuan CUI ; Shuhao LIU ; Jinhui WU ; Quan WANG ; Bo FENG ; Weidong TONG ; Yingchi YANG ; Guiying WANG ; Yun LU
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(21):2793-2803
BACKGROUND:
Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy followed by radical surgery has been a common practice for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer, but the response rate varies among patients. This study aimed to develop a ResNet-Vision Transformer based magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-endoscopy fusion model to precisely predict treatment response and provide personalized treatment.
METHODS:
In this multicenter study, 366 eligible patients who had undergone neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy followed by radical surgery at eight Chinese tertiary hospitals between January 2017 and June 2024 were recruited, with 2928 pretreatment colonic endoscopic images and 366 pelvic MRI images. An MRI-endoscopy fusion model was constructed based on the ResNet backbone and Transformer network using pretreatment MRI and endoscopic images. Treatment response was defined as good response or non-good response based on the tumor regression grade. The Delong test and the Hanley-McNeil test were utilized to compare prediction performance among different models and different subgroups, respectively. The predictive performance of the MRI-endoscopy fusion model was comprehensively validated in the test sets and was further compared to that of the single-modal MRI model and single-modal endoscopy model.
RESULTS:
The MRI-endoscopy fusion model demonstrated favorable prediction performance. In the internal validation set, the area under the curve (AUC) and accuracy were 0.852 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.744-0.940) and 0.737 (95% CI: 0.712-0.844), respectively. Moreover, the AUC and accuracy reached 0.769 (95% CI: 0.678-0.861) and 0.729 (95% CI: 0.628-0.821), respectively, in the external test set. In addition, the MRI-endoscopy fusion model outperformed the single-modal MRI model (AUC: 0.692 [95% CI: 0.609-0.783], accuracy: 0.659 [95% CI: 0.565-0.775]) and the single-modal endoscopy model (AUC: 0.720 [95% CI: 0.617-0.823], accuracy: 0.713 [95% CI: 0.612-0.809]) in the external test set.
CONCLUSION
The MRI-endoscopy fusion model based on ResNet-Vision Transformer achieved favorable performance in predicting treatment response to neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and holds tremendous potential for enabling personalized treatment regimens for locally advanced rectal cancer patients.
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10.Development of a Core Outcome Set for Clinical Evaluation of Chronic Pulmonary Heart Disease Treated with Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy
Baihan NIU ; Mingyan ZHANG ; Zhaochen JI ; Bo PANG ; Haiyin HU ; Junhua ZHANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(12):1227-1232
ObjectiveTo construct an outcome set for clinical evaluation of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for chronic pulmonary heart disease, and to provide consensus outcomes for the evaluation of the clinical effectiveness of TCM for chronic pulmonary heart disease. MethodsWe searched randomised controlled trials of TCM for chronic pulmonary heart disease on China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform (WF), VIP Chinese Science Journals Database (VIP), Chinese Biomedical Literature Service Database (SinoMed), PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase. We also searched Chinese Clinical Trial Registry Platform and the U.S. Clinical Trial Registry database to obtain the outcome indicators reported in the clinical research protocols of TCM for chronic pulmonary heart disease. The outcome indicators were also collected through semi-structured interviews of clinicians and patients. Then integrated the outcome indicators collected by the above methods to construct the indicator pool. Through two rounds of Delphi surveys and a consensus conference, the core outcome set for clinical evaluation of TCM for chronic pulmonary heart disease was determined. ResultsAfter screening, there were 1313 literature meeting the criteria, and 595 outcome indicators were extracted, then combined with the outcomes from semi-structured interviews which clinicians and patients concerned, finally an indicator item pool containing 369 outcome indicators were formed. After the initial screening of indicators in the pool by the steering committee, 58 indicators were established into the initial list of indicator entries. In the first round of Delphi survey, the expert coordination coefficient for the results was 0.401, and the Cronbach coefficient was 0.989. A total of 35 indicators that did not meet the criteria [<70% of the participants rated the outcome as 7~9 (critical) and the mean of the expert ratings <7] were deleted, and 23 were retained, with 7 new indicators added that were open to supplementation by the experts, resulting in a total of 30 indicators that were included in the second round of Delphi survey. In the second round of Delphi survey, the expert coordination coefficient was 0.303, and the Cronbach coefficient was 0.974, with a total of 7 indicators that did not meet the criteria being deleted, and 21 indicators being retained for the consensus conference. After the consensus meeting, the core outcome set for clinical evaluation of chronic pulmonary heart disease in two major categories, acute exacerbation stage and stable stage, was finally determined, in which there were four indicators in acute exacerbation stage: N-terminal B-type natriuretic peptide precursor (NT-proBNP), blood qi analysis, all-cause mortality rate, and complication rate; and there were eight indicators in the stable stage: pulmonary function index, six-minute walk test distance, New York cardiac function classification, all-cause mortality rate, re-hospitalisation rate, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Assessment Test (CAT) score, Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36), and TCM syndrome score. ConclusionThe core outcome sets of TCM clinical evaluation in the acute exacerbation stage and stable stage are constructed, which is helpful to improve the practicability, comparability and transparency of TCM clinical research results in pulmonary heart disease.

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